Best Responses to ‘How and When Do You Trust a Security Vendor?’ – CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Series

Again and again I hear from CISOs and security buyers that they want to trust security vendors first. But at the same time they say they don’t trust easily. How does a security buyer form that trust? What are the elements that make up that decision? Are they willing to trust quickly? Do they rely on their trusted connections? What is it? I asked many question and many responded with what makes up that trust and their recommendations for vendors on how to create it.

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David Spark

David Spark

David Spark is a veteran tech journalist with nine years experience covering cybersecurity. He has partnered with Security Boulevard to continue his popular CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Series. Spark is also the founder of the Spark Media Solutions, a B2B content marketing agency for the tech industry. He's a former standup comic, comedy writer for The Second City in Chicago, and San Francisco tour guide.

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